Clay County suspect in custody for attempted murder, kidnapping

Update Oct. 15, 2021

Kevon Tucker was arrested and booked into the Clay County jail on Oct. 14 at 8:20 p.m.

Original article below

WEST POINT, Miss. (WTVA) - A 28-year-old is wanted for attempted murder and kidnapping in Clay County.

Kevon Tucker is wanted by the Clay County Sheriff’s Office for shootings that happened on Aug. 10 on Highway 47.

The shootings reportedly happened at two different houses.

Sheriff Eddie Scott said the victim was shot multiple times and is recovering at a hospital.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Golden Triangle Crime Stoppers at 1-800-530-7151, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office at 662-494-2896 or the U.S. Marshals Service at 202-307-9100.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.